Mr.

Douse
7th Grade History
Rm. 203 | Conference: Period 5
tdouse@houstonisd.org | www.mrdouse.com

Syllabus
I. Course Objective
Using the context of Texas History, students will learn how to think about history. Through
investigation, projects, group work, exploration and much more, students will acquire skills
that are vital to understanding history and analyzing the world around them.

II. Text and Materials

Texas History. Published by Pearson Education Inc., 2016
In order to be successful in this course, students are required to have the materials listed in the
7th Grade Supply List (attached).

III. Course Expectations

Requirements for good standing in this course:
A. Be Proactive and Prepared
B. Be Punctual and Present
C. Be Respectful and Responsible

IV. Corrective Action

Students who choose not to follow the expectations will earn the following consequences:
Step 1 Warning
Step 2 Teacher/Student Conference
Step 3 Phone Call Home/Detention
Step 4 Parent Conference
Step 5 Referral/Removal from Classroom

V. Course Policies
A. Classwork
- The student should put forth their absolute best effort and all assignments must be
legible and turned in on time. If an assignment is not legible, it will be returned and
the late work policy described below will go into effect.

B. Late Work
- Each day an assignment is late, 10 points will be reduced from the potential score.
C. Make-up Work
- The student is responsible for collecting their own make-up work. The assignment, if
assigned prior to the absence, will be collected on the date of the students return.
Work assigned during the students absence will be allocated the same amount of
time as when it was initially assigned. After this date, the late work policy above will
go into effect.
D. Re-testing
- Students will be allowed to retake one test or quiz per six weeks. It is the students
responsibility to request and schedule a re-test within two days of receiving the
original grade. The maximum grade that can be earned on a re-test is 85%.
E. Extra Credit
- Extra credit points will not be given to students with missing assignments.
F. Electronic Devices
- Cell phones or other electronic devices are strictly prohibited at all times.
G. Academic Integrity
- Cheating of any kind will NOT be tolerated. Honesty and integrity are integral
components of the academic process. Students are expected to be honest and
ethical at all time in their pursuit of academic goals. Any student violating this policy
will receive a zero for that assignment and be referred to school administration for
additional consequences.

VI. Course Evaluation

Throughout the course students will complete rigorous exams, projects and presentations.
Exams, essays, and major presentations will count for 50% of the total course grade. Class
work, homework and other minor grades will make up the remaining 50% of the grade.
All HISD and campus grading policies will be followed.
Grading Scale:

A: 90-100

B: 80-89

C: 75-79

D: 70-74

F: 69 - 0

Student Oath
I have read the 2016-2017 Syllabus for 7th Grade History and understand my responsibilities as
a student in this course and the requirements to maintain good standing.
I accept the rigorous challenge of the course, will follow course policies and expectations and
will give my parents/guardian all communication from the school and instructor.

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Student Name (Printed)

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Student Signature

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Parent Oath & Information

I have read the course syllabus and I am aware of the policies and expectations for this course.
I understand that if I have any questions, I am encouraged to contact Mr. Douse by e-mail
(tdouse@houstonisd.org) or telephone (713) 226-2668 with my questions or to schedule a
conference.

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Parent/Guardian Name (Printed)

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Parent/Guardian Signature

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Date

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Parent/Guardian Email Address

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